For those inclined, there are clubs, bowling alleys, pubs and hangouts for entertainment.

Railway- Konkan railway is already operational.Airport- daily connections to Bengaluru, Mumbai.Power- on par with best in Karnataka.Telecom- 2 Telecom District are operational Mangaluru and Udupi.

COST FACTOR

The region offers great competitive edge to the investors through low cost infrastructure, real estate and manpower. It has all the advantages of a growing modern city and none of the shortcoming of an over populated metropolis.

Real estate costs are 25-30% lower than Bengaluru. The region offers good real estate setup with both built-up and vacant land available in abundance.

Support costs are estimated to be 20% lower than Bengaluru.

Easy availability of trained manpower in engineering, management, basic sciences and arts from reputed institutes. Around 7,500 graduates pass out every year including about 2,500 in engineering. More than 70% of them are trained in basic IT. A large pool of diploma holders is also available.